Day: May 17, 2017

Open to the world – EU-backed major research facility promotes peace in the Middle East

Strongly supported by EU funding, the SESAME synchrotron, the first major international research infrastructure in the Middle East, started operating today in Allan, Jordan. Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, attended today’s inauguration event alongside His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and over 300 policy makers, scientists

Research Headlines – Plug-in robotic systems to benefit small manufacturers

Businesses using robots for short-term manufacturing assignments will be interested in a service developed by EU-funded researchers that can custom-design affordable robots. Businesses will be able to either lease or buy the robots for quick installation. Powered by WPeMatico

LIFEnews n°4

This issue of LIFEnews looks at green jobs and skills. The first article features an interview with Christos Kissas from LIFE’s external monitoring team about a new study on the programme’s impact on jobs and growth.The second article showcases a number of LIFE projects that have created new sustainable jobs